Goldman (William) Soldier in the Rain
£125
London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1960.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original burgundy cloth lettered in silver. Dust-jacket, priced 18s.
Inspiration for the 1963 Steve McQueen film.
In stock
A very good copy in very good jacket.
Jacket design by H. Bridgeman Grimley.
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